Barak calls on Olmert to resign 'for Israel's sake'

Defense Minister Ehud Barak called on Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to step down from office. Citing the overwhelming number of issues Israel is currently facing, Barak said it was doubtful Olmert could fulfill his role as premier with the corruption investigation looming over his head.

"The prime minister must disengage himself from the day-to-day business of running the government. It does not matter which path he chooses – suspension, a vacation, resignation, a leave of absence – this is not for us to determine." (Ynet)